Brandon Jacobs: If offensive line improves, no one can stop Giants

Brandon Jacobs: If offensive line improves, no one can stop Giants

The New York Giants finished 11-5 last season and made the playoffs for the first time since 2011, but late-season injuries and an inconsistent offense ultimately held them back from competing for a Super Bowl title.

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Many projections and NFL experts anticipate that will change in 2017. The Giants are considered a likely Super Bowl contender and at least one former player, who has two rings of his own, believes they can make the leap.

“”If the offensive line can block, I’ve got [the Giants] in the final game. If the offensive line can come alive and they run the ball a little more effectively this year than they’ve done in the past, I think there should be no one out there to stop the Giants,” Jacobs said.

What the Giants are able to do offensively is still the big question despite the additions of wide receiver Brandon Marshall and rookie tight end Evan Engram.

Save for the addition of D.J. Fluker, the team has done little to change their offensive line group from a season ago — a group that took the brunt of the blame for the Giants’ struggles.

But with Ereck Flowers and Bobby Hart working extra hard this offseason, it gives Jacobs and other Giants fans some hope. Even more so when considering the incredible weapons quarterback Eli Manning now has at his disposal.

“I think [Marshall] is going to destroy in the red zone. He’s going to kill there. You’ve got Odell and [wide receiver] Sterling Shepard, who I think is going to be the guy who’s stretching the field,” Jacobs said. “I think if the Giants get to the final game, they’re gonna win, regardless of who they’re playing against.”

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The pieces are all there, so it’s not exactly like Jacobs and others are going out on a limb. It really is as simple as it seems: if the offensive line improves and they are able to establish a running came, no one can stop these Giants.

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